Wei Collection, Lower Volume Radical: Ear (ěr) Kangxi Strokes: 14 Page 967, Entry 41 Pronounced ju. According to the Explaining Graphs and Analyzing Characters (Shuowen Jiezi), it means to assemble or meet. Book of Changes (Yijing), Hexagram Qian: The superior man acquires knowledge through study. Book of Rites (Liji), Tan Gong: Here, the people of the state and the family assemble. History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Annals of Emperor Gao: The five planets converged in the eastern constellation of Jing. Guanzi, Junchen Chapter: Therefore, the wise monarch conforms to the hearts of the people, stabilizes their dispositions, and acts based on what is commonly valued by the multitude. Note: The term indicates common convergence and gathering. Also, according to the Jade Dictionary (Yupian), it means to collect or accumulate. Book of Rites (Liji), Record of Music (Yueji): When the superior man hears the sound of the yu, sheng, xiao, and guan instruments, he thinks of ministers who are skilled at accumulating reserves. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Earth Offices: All surplus stored goods are to be kept for future rewards. Commentary: It refers to goods accumulated within a radius of four hundred li for districts and five hundred li for capitals. It also refers to a place of residence or a village. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Annals of the Five Emperors: After one year, the place where they resided formed a village. Commentary: It refers to a village. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Annals of Qin: Merging various small townships and villages to consolidate them into large counties. Commentary: Twelve thousand five hundred households constitute a township-village. History of the Former Han (Qianhan Shu), Annals of Emperor Ping: Schools at the township level are called xiang, and schools at the village level are called xu. Commentary: Zhang Yan stated: It is the name of a village. Yan Shigu stated: It is smaller than a township. It also refers to accumulation or hoarding. Book of Rites (Liji), Monthly Ordinances (Yueling): In the first month of winter, officials are ordered to inspect stored goods, ensuring nothing is left uncollected. Guanzi, Zheng Chapter: The principles commonly followed by the populace are called the Way. Commentary: It refers to what is appropriate for the multitude. Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Winter Offices, Artificer's Record: When all six materials are present, the skilled craftsman blends them to create. Commentary: It means to be present or prepared. Zuo Tradition (Zuo Zhuan), 25th Year of Duke Zhuang: The city of Ju. Commentary: A city in the state of Jin. Also pronounced ju. Meaning is the same. Also read as ju. Records of the Grand Historian (Shiji), Treatise on the Calendar: The month is named Bi Ju. The day is Jiazi. Suoyin reads it as ju. Also the same as the character for sudden or rapid (zhou). Rites of Zhou (Zhouli), Heaven Offices, Commentary on the Veterinarian: The rhythm of the pace. Explanation of Text: In one version, it is written as the character for sudden (zhou). Also, according to the Rhyme Supplement (Yunbu), it rhymes with the sound jiu. Ban Gu, Western Capital Rhapsody (Xidu Fu): Herds of animals fill the park, and flying birds cover the sky. With wings brushing against wings and feet touching feet, they gather in the woods of the forbidden park. Verification: Book of Rites (Liji), Monthly Ordinances (Yueling): In the first month of winter, order the Situ to inspect the accumulated goods. Note: Per the original text, Situ has been corrected to the official in charge. Ban Gu, Western Capital Rhapsody (Xidu Fu): The fur-bearing groups fill the interior, flying feathers cover the sky above. Note: Per the original text, the phrasing has been corrected to interior.